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Shell vase

William FERRY, VICTORIA ART POTTERY, Brunswick, Melbourne (manufacturer)
Shell vase
 (c. 1898)

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
17.2 × 14.4 × 7.6.cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased from Admission Funds, 1988

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Inscription
impressed inside base l.l.: W F

Accession Number
D49-1988

Department
Australian Decorative Arts

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Physical description
Moulded vase in the form of a nautilus shell set upon a high mount base decorated with shells including abalone, probably cast from life, and coral branches, all decorated with green glaze.

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